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What Causes An Elevation In The Ammonia Level While Having Acute Pancreatitis?
My son is currently in the hospital with acute pancreatitis - very sick but being treated appriopiately. I am concerned because Ammonia level is elevated at 71 - he rec d Lactulose ( 1 - dose so far ) . He is heavily sedated but seems oriented. I am worried that this could get worse in setting of pancreatitis . Please advise.
Mon, 8 Apr 2019
Hello,
Sorry to hear about the condition of your son, increase in the level of ammonia could be suggestive of patient landing into mods multiple organ failure as a result of pancreatitis.
Treatment is ok. Wait and watch is only we can do.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Sorry to hear about the condition of your son, increase in the level of ammonia could be suggestive of patient landing into mods multiple organ failure as a result of pancreatitis.
Treatment is ok. Wait and watch is only we can do.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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